Jacobs has received a five-year contract extension to continue as program management consultant for the Don Young Port of Alaska Modernization Program. The multi-billion-dollar initiative is replacing Anchorage’s aging port infrastructure with modern, resilient facilities designed to secure Alaska’s long-term supply chain.
Under the new agreement, Jacobs will manage planning, design, procurement, and construction activities for upcoming phases, working with the Municipality of Anchorage and the Port of Alaska. The next phase includes replacing the first of two primary cargo berths with a new seismically resilient structure capable of operating during severe weather events.
The Port of Alaska handles about 90 percent of Alaska’s inbound goods and supports military logistics and disaster response operations. Its modernization program, launched in 2014, calls for construction of four new terminals, a new administration building, and stabilization of the port’s north extension. The first new facility, the Petroleum and Cement Terminal, was completed in 2022.
Port officials said Jacobs’ continued role will help maintain progress in one of the most challenging marine environments in North America, where seismic activity, high tides, and short construction seasons require specialized experience.